Improvem ent in wardrobe-bedsteads



JLG. HALL. Wardrobe-Bedstead.

10.203,728. .Y Patented May14, 1878.

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UNITED SATA'IESPATENI OFFICE.

JOHN C. HALL, OF CINCINNATI, OHIO.

IMPROVVEM ENT' IN WARDROBE-BEDSTEADS.

Specification forming part of Letters Patent No. 203,728, dated May 14,1878; application filed January 16, 1878.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, JOHN C. HALL, of Oincinnati, Hamilton county, Ohio,have invented a new and useful Folding Bedstead, of which the followingis a specification:

My invention relates to improvements in those pieces of furniture inwhich a bedstead is capable of being compactly folded within a case orshell, which, besides constituting a portion of the bedstead, serves,when folded, to both hide the other parts and to simulate a sideboard orother article of parlor or diningroom furniture.

In the accompanying drawings, Figure l is a perspective view, and Fig. 2is a longitudinal section, of a bedstead embodying my improvements, thearticle being shown in its open condition. Fig. 3 is a similar section,and Fig. 4 a perspective view, of the bedstead in its closed condition.llig. 5 is an end elevation of the foot end of the open bedstead.l

Fig. 6 is a perspective view, and Fig. 7 a vertical section, both to anenlarged scale, of the grooved side rail and the stud-projection.

A represents a shell or casing designed to simulate a Asideboard orbuffet. The back of the casing is pierced with openings a, in order thatthe bedding may receive proper ventilation when the article is closed.

B are the side rails, and O is the bottom, of the bedstead proper, D, towhich are hinged head and foot extensions J and K.

Pivoted to the bedstead D are two legs, G, which, when closed, as inFig. 4, become an ornamental cornice or frieze, and, when open, supportthe foot end of the bedstead, and are held lirmly to this position bythe pressure of the unfolded foot-extension K, as shown in Figs. l, 2,and 5.

Each side rail has, at its head end, an eXterior groove or channel, b,fora stud or projection, H, attached to the inner wall of the casing.This groove is ordinarily closed by a button, I, which, by preventingthe escape of the stud from the groove, prevents the withdrawal of thebedstead proper beyond the position shown in Figs. l and 2.

The parts are so proportioned that, in the extended condition of thebedstead, the free edge of the hinged headdrest J is supported in theup-slanting position indicated in Figs. l and 2, while the hingedfoot-extension K, dropping to the position shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 5,affords the desired length of bedstead.

A spring, L, of any suitable form and material, insures the automaticopening or unfolding of the head-rest J and its proper bearing againstthe case-back, as shown in Figs. l and 2,' whenever the bedstead properis drawn out.

A roller, M, journaled in the extension J, enables its edge to slidefreely up and down the inner wall ofthe casing in the acts of openingand closing the bedstead.

The appearance of drawers and of folding doors may be imparted bygrooves N, handles O, and simulated hinges P, scutcheons Q, andbeadingR.

The handles O aiford a convenient instrumentality for openin g andclosing the article.

A curb, S, or other appendage or superstructure, may be attached to orplaced upon the case-top.

' The box B B C may be occupied by any suitable bed, as indicated at Tin Fig. 3.

The buttons I being turned aside, the bedstead proper may be easilywithdrawn from or inserted in the casing, and may, after insertion, besecured against accidental displacement by restoring the buttons totheir effective positions, as seen in Fig. 6.

If desired, the stud or projection H may be provided with a roller, todiminish friction, the groove b being made wide enough for that purpose,andthe groove b may be closed at both ends by permanent stops.

I claim as new and of my invention- The improved folding bedsteadconsisting of case A, having studs H H, the central or body portion B BC, having grooves b b and buttons I I, hinged head-extension J, havingrollers M and springs L, hinged footextension K, and pivotedlegs G G,substantially as shown and described.

' In testimony of which invention I hereunto set my hand.

y JOHN C. HALL. Attest:

WALTER KNIGHT, GEO. H. KNIGHT.

